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Focus 17s on a Puma?

#1 User is offline   MattJ 

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Posted 14 September 2003 - 08:56 PM

I really like the 7-spoke 17s as standard on the Focus MP3 and the new Focus 'sport'.

I've only had my Puma two weeks, and am wondering if these wheels would go straight on without any problems? I guess it would need lowering to make it look right?

Where would be the best place to get them from other than Ford?

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Posted 14 September 2003 - 10:23 PM

I am getting ST170s fitted tomorrow at Pumabuild...Alan is putting longer bolts on cos I need a wider spacer to ensure there is no rubbing.I will be having it lowered too at some point... biggrin.gif

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Posted 15 September 2003 - 09:35 AM

Pictures please!!


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#4 User is offline   MattJ 

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Posted 15 September 2003 - 12:03 PM

can anyone help with my query?!

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Posted 15 September 2003 - 12:13 PM

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I am getting ST170s fitted tomorrow at Pumabuild...Alan is putting longer bolts on cos I need a wider spacer to ensure there is no rubbing.I will be having it lowered too at some point... biggrin.gif


Yes - pictures please, please, please!!

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Posted 15 September 2003 - 12:22 PM

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I really like the 7-spoke 17s as standard on the Focus MP3 and the new Focus 'sport'.

I've only had my Puma two weeks, and am wondering if these wheels would go straight on without any problems?  I guess it would need lowering to make it look right?

Where would be the best place to get them from other than Ford?

cheers all biggrin.gif


The wheels will go straight on but you might find that there could be a possibility that they might rub on full lock (on the front) or rub on the rear shocks. This can be eliminated by using wheel spacers (nothing extreme say 5mm).

As for obtaining a set, your best bet is to check out the classified sections of car magazines like Fast Ford or speak to Alan at Pumabuild, he might have acquired a set.
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Posted 15 September 2003 - 12:23 PM

Forgot to ask Matt where abouts in Cambridgeshire are you ?
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Posted 15 September 2003 - 12:41 PM

I live near Peterborough, how about you?

Thanks for that - will e-mail Pumabuild

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Posted 15 September 2003 - 12:49 PM

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I live near Peterborough, how about you?

Thanks for that - will e-mail Pumabuild


I am in Peterborough.
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#10 User is offline   MattJ 

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Posted 15 September 2003 - 12:52 PM

excellent - I work in Peterborough.

I shall have to look out for you, what colour is your Puma?

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Posted 15 September 2003 - 04:58 PM

pics in album now biggrin.gif

ST170s with 205/40/17 tyres...no spacers or longer bolts needed...

I'm well chuffed and big thanks to Alan at Pumabuild laugh.gif

and probably not going to get it lowered...I like the way it looks

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Posted 15 September 2003 - 05:14 PM

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Posted 15 September 2003 - 05:35 PM

excellent biggrin.gif

I can't believe its not lowered!!

Makes me want to get these MP3 wheels asap!! Whats the ride like considering its not lowered, but on 17s?

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Posted 15 September 2003 - 05:50 PM

So sexy...

For me i thought about Cougar wheels in 16"...
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Or St24 four Branch...

Still in 16"...
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But you're is the sexy Kat, Original ford is the best...
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Posted 15 September 2003 - 06:13 PM

I'm no expert on ride/handling but it seems firmer...will let you know more when I have been on my favourite twisty roads with it laugh.gif

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Posted 15 September 2003 - 06:21 PM

The tyre wall is narrower, so less energy from bumps will be absorbed. Will seem firmer. :yell: AVOID POTHOLES AT ALL COSTS!!!
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Posted 15 September 2003 - 06:26 PM

might limit my driving round here..more potholes than roads biggrin.gif

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Posted 15 September 2003 - 06:29 PM

lol I know all about potholes. I'll try post pics of my wheels with lumps missing during the week. That should slow you down!!
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Posted 15 September 2003 - 06:33 PM

well I shall now be driving everywhere at 10mph so people can fully appreciate my new wheels laugh.gif

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